tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post2568192245849179914..comments2024-03-15T01:17:12.074-07:00Comments on Dr. Preston's English Literature & Composition 2013-2014: filter bubblesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-79136981296810607142013-12-01T23:39:21.500-08:002013-12-01T23:39:21.500-08:00a) What new information did you learn from the vid...a) What new information did you learn from the video?<br />I learned that the web and search results all are pointed towards one side of the scale making our information unbalanced and unreliable in a way.<br />b) How does this information make you think differently about what you see online?<br />It's interesting that just because you agree with one thing Google and Facebook would remove information or posts that you don't agree with.<br />c) What questions does this video raise about the Internet in general?<br />How do we set the balance?<br />d) How can you improve the effectiveness of your searches?<br />By searching or talking about thing i disagree with or dislike.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08934905027250625620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-63776151831145585022013-11-06T19:04:20.074-08:002013-11-06T19:04:20.074-08:00a) What new information did you learn from the vid...a) What new information did you learn from the video?<br />This video IMMEDIATELY reminded me of <a href="http://xkcd.com/1037/" rel="nofollow">XKCD's Umwelt</a> (by Mr. Munroe's definition, "Umwelt is the idea that because their senses pick up on different things, different animals in the same ecosystem actually live in very different worlds. Everything about you shapes the world you inhabit--from your ideology to your glasses prescription to your web browser.") The page I linked to actually displays one of about 40 comic strips; the one shown to you is determined by your computer model, your OS, your browser, your window size, your location, even how you navigated to the site. I thought it was a pretty cool novelty... until I watched the "Filter Bubbles" video and realized, "OHMYGAHD. IT'S UMWELT. Except it's real and it's EVIL."<br /><br />b) How does this information make you think differently about what you see online?<br />This makes me feel like I can't trust the Internet anymore, especially since I use Chrome... that means Google can see EVERYTHING I DO, not just my Google searches... oh god >.<<br /><br />c) What questions does this video raise about the Internet in general?<br />I was aware that services like Adsense were collecting information about me based on the sites I visit, given the obvious evidence of whenever I visit a shopping website (for example, my favorite clothing brand Express) I get ads for that brand (and sometimes related brands) for a few weeks. However, I was convinced that Adsense was doing a pretty crappy job of it. For example: I go to Express.com, therefore I am an 18-24 year old female who likes Express in particular and fashion in general, therefore I get ads for Express clothing and a few other clothing brands. I visit a lot of anime websites, therefore I am an 18-24 year old heterosexual male who likes Asia, therefore I get ads for Asian women from ChinaLoveDate.com. Everything is really direct and isolated from everything else. It seems to me like it wouldn't be that hard for Adsense to put 2 and 2 together, and conclude from my browsing activity at BOTH websites that I am an 18-24 year old female who likes Asia, and therefore give me ads for Asian men, not women. Even better, I like fashion and Asia, so why not show me ads for Asian clothing companies? C'mon Adsense, I'm not clicking on the Asian women! Haven't you figured it out yet? Aren't you trying to make money off of me?<br /><br />However, I realize that Adsense is only what I can see; this video raises the question of how my online experience is altered in ways I CAN'T see. The problem is that I don't know what I don't know, and that bothers me. Especially since I've used Google countless times for some EXTREMELY IMPORTANT searches, given that none of my doctors have been able to cure me (obviously, I'm still hiccupping) and I've basically resorted to doing my own research and trying to figure it out myself in my spare time. If there's something that I've missed because it's been "filtered out," I would be really really really mad, let's put it that way.<br /><br />d) How can you improve the effectiveness of your searches?<br />I can... install the DuckDuckGo extension for Chrome! Hey look! I just did :DLisa.KMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17623678395117173077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-86620661038639258642013-11-03T18:55:13.517-08:002013-11-03T18:55:13.517-08:00A.) I learned that what you see whether you're...A.) I learned that what you see whether you're searching or scrolling is tailored towards you and things you have liked or viewed in the past. This just for you approach is flawed though, because it removes the things that are "not for you" and you'll never see them unless you really search.<br />B.) It makes me wonder what sites or stories I've missed out on because of the filter.<br />C.) How soon will it be until a majority of the world is unaware of the world around them?<br />D.) I can try multiple search engines to ensure that I'm getting a wide variety of answers.Jenna Nocehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06039573558586207123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-87603764254698802122013-11-03T14:38:06.758-08:002013-11-03T14:38:06.758-08:00Sorry I tried adding the comment via my iPhone, bu...Sorry I tried adding the comment via my iPhone, but apparently it didn't submit... So looks like I'll just have to retype it.<br />I learned that the things that I see on Facebook and other sites are circulated around my interests and things that I am drawn to as an individual. The video made me realize that I need to look deeper into how I research things, because google automatically sets my search results to what I am most interested in. The video made me think about how much more is out there in the internet that has absolutely nothing to do with me! (Sometimes that might not be a good thing, but you get the idea.) With these things in mind, I want to try to look at the links on google that I wouldn't even think of looking at first. Like, how there are 100+ pages of results? I'll go to other pages besides 1 first, if that does anything different. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08920170840559897782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-46022519030993403072013-11-03T03:46:37.289-08:002013-11-03T03:46:37.289-08:00A) I learned that when I search for things that I ...A) I learned that when I search for things that I might not get what I really want to get. Things get filtered out and I hate that because some information would be good for myself and what if someone who has no idea something is going on sees what I really want to see and they just pass over it. These things make this very flawed.<br /><br />B) I feel kind of personally victomized by the internet. It's like a secret that your parents or friends won't tell you. It bothers you it gets under your skin and you realize that there is nothing that can be done except to either let it happen or try and figure a way around it.<br /><br />C) I want to know why this is happening. I think that we should not let this happen to everyone and can it be shut down.<br /><br />D) I think that I personally along with everyone else in the world needs to be more specific to their searches. Saying maybe not just searching "hot dogs" but maybe searching "America's original brand of hot dogs."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04138691540589779364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-42584178071929417652013-10-31T07:00:19.490-07:002013-10-31T07:00:19.490-07:00a) I learned that the internet isn't as connec...a) I learned that the internet isn't as connect as I thought. It is more personalized towards your profile and what responses the internet thinks you should get rather than an clear flow of information.<br />b) I believe that the internet now is more geared towards what a person is more interested in. I have noticed that when i am thinking about purchasing a product from Amazon.com or EBay.com, etc. the advertisements for that specific or products that are similar will pop-up in other websites. Has anyone else ever noticed this? Say that you were on Facebook and one of the advertisements on the right column was featuring UGG boots, the same UGG boots that you were looking into purchasing yesterday. Isn't that odd?<br />c) Could this be a positive way of the internet regulating our feed? <br />d) I do not always use Google.com as a search engine. I use more than two if I am searching for information on a project or at least try to stitch it up every once in a while, when searching online.Nikki https://www.blogger.com/profile/12764054871676135931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-42328370899908584502013-10-31T00:52:25.883-07:002013-10-31T00:52:25.883-07:00a.) I learned what filter bubbles are and how comp...a.) I learned what filter bubbles are and how companies use them to dramatically change our experiences on the internet. <br /><br />b.) I'm now more cautious and suspicious of what I see online. I know that what I'm seeing or an article I'm reading is true, but there's an odd and very dishonest feeling knowing that I was guided there. <br /><br />c.) it suggests that the internet is our own little world where people agree with us all the time and we're only aware of the news we want to be aware of. it's imperfect and in a lot of ways it's very fake. <br /><br />d.) i honestly have no ideakevin lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12443500813570624178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-52385581851758041622013-10-30T21:28:05.117-07:002013-10-30T21:28:05.117-07:00a) What new information did you learn from the vid...a) What new information did you learn from the video?<br />I learned that our searches, and what we are exposed to are filtered, not necessarily by the user either. Big sites filter them for us, thus controlling the information I can see due to my few searching habits.<br /><br />)How does this information make you think differently about what you see online?<br />Makes me feel like the internet is becoming less of a tool, I would like to be able to reference to something online and have a friend be able to find it. But I never asked for my stuff to be personalized either. <br /><br />What questions does this video raise about the Internet in general?<br />Does this customization of the web search really benefit users? Why do they feel the need to personalize my searches if either way I can get access to information but one way it can be more beneficial?<br /><br />d)How can you improve the effectiveness of your searches?<br />Improve the effectiveness of my searches by not surrounding myself with junk searches and letting it get personalized to that. In order to accomplish this I have to actually go through the searches not just the first few links that pop up I do not even recall a time where I turn to page 2 for Google searches.Elisia Estradahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374435474307896333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-70575585506507944902013-10-30T19:24:03.245-07:002013-10-30T19:24:03.245-07:00I learned that we are not as free as we think. Lik... I learned that we are not as free as we think. Like he said about how at first the internet was our liberation from the editors controlling how much we learn. That turns out to be a lie when major search engines and social platforms make predictions about what information we might want to see. I caught a hint about this when I started noticing that the news slider on a yahoo if I wanted to go back to a story I didn't click on after going to another, It will disappear. If they can do this, what is stopping the government from taking complete control and make the internet into a propaganda machine and we'll be powerless to resist for we could not on a national scale spread are warnings to others. We use to see in schools a poster that said the internet is the gateway to learning. If we are limited by our actions online. Are we learning to be an individual or a puppet? Probably deleting search history and cookies but you can't change your ip address. You are limited and unless you know exactly what you are looking for, you'll be in a endless loop of outdated information.Aalcazar53https://www.blogger.com/profile/12745365910769909039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-66563034148902601012013-10-30T18:53:51.169-07:002013-10-30T18:53:51.169-07:00a.) I learned that there is a mathematical algorit...a.) I learned that there is a mathematical algorithm that your computer processes when you choose to search something up on the internet. It encompasses all of the information of what you have searched for in the past, and keeps this in mind when you want to look up something new. What ever the computer "thinks" you aren't interested in looking up, it will automatically filter it out because you are uninterested or it doesn't match your interests. <br />b.) It changes the thought that the internet is like our information oyster. Am I really getting all the necessary information that I need when I want to do something or learn something? The truth isn't always too pretty, and like the video said, "What if we aren't seeing what we need to see?" It makes me think to be more caution with what is popping up on my search engine because there are more answers that are out there.<br />c.) Why must the internet have this filter that closes us off from all the information in the world? I can see why... That in a society where we want efficiency and are always on the go, it is one way to "help" us by finding what we need quickly and move onto the next task. This filter bubble system is one instance where personalization for something in particular is a bad thing. In today's modern world, we are so concerned with making things "our own" and tailoring it to our likings, Look at all of our individual blogs as an example. <br />d.) I could do more effective searches by going to trusted resources for information. Or be open and do more than one search to see what different comes up. Maybe instead of picking the links that pop up on the first page, I would go to the seventh page and see what links are thereKyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15220356526839016063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-4690984211139841802013-10-30T15:12:35.917-07:002013-10-30T15:12:35.917-07:00I learned that sites such as google filter out wha...I learned that sites such as google filter out what they think I won’t want to see based on something that I have already looked up. They show me what they think I want to see. It makes me wonder about all the things I’ve missed out on when i use a search engine. When google only shows me what they think I want to see I’m losing out on knowing all the other stuff that they think I'm not interested in. It raises the question that does the Internet control a lot of what we think. If we only see what it shows us than how much influence does the Internet have on us as a society.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533534922701345588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-59239712950366426872013-10-30T07:42:06.473-07:002013-10-30T07:42:06.473-07:00a. I learned that the internet personalizes the s...a. I learned that the internet personalizes the stories we read or click on by past stories we have clicked on. Google, Facebook, Netflix, and even Yahoo news is doing this!<br />b. The internet is such an important tool but as it has become more and more personalized, I don't see how it is more of a tool but a toy. I use my computer as a tool. I have it for the purpose of homework and essays or any research I have to do. That is its main purpose. But as I see the internet become personalized to me, although it is a cool idea, I am more and more weary of search results now.<br />c. I believe this video is raising the awareness that personalization isn't always a good thing. We need to know true news in the world rather than the gossip that is going on with the real housewifes or who Taylor Swift's next boyfriend is. We need to know the good, the bad, and the ugly, and unfortunately, we aren't getting any of the bad or the ugly unless we search for it ourselves.<br />d. To improve my internet searches, I will be much more specific in how I look for things. I will try to search the good and the bad. I personally don't go onto any of the sites that were mentioned but I'm sure there are more out there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17683341894561369233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-41198743662863693582013-10-30T06:53:52.587-07:002013-10-30T06:53:52.587-07:00A.) I learned that the internet is filtering us, i...A.) I learned that the internet is filtering us, in a shocking way. I learned someone out there was smart enough to come up with algorithms to make people more comfortable when on the internet, but (I’m assuming) unintentionally now cut people off.<br />B.) This makes me see the internet as a hugely untrustworthy source! I can’t believe now I can’t even google information now without getting some kind of different dynamic that’s supposed to appeal to me. Is the whole world just an advertisement now? First in the paper, then on the streets, then the TV, and now in the internet, everything is following me. It’s rather disturbing and I don’t like it.<br />C.) This makes me wonder exactly how much information about me really IS available online, and how many people can/will access it. I wonder what kind of things I’ve been cut off from, and I want to go through my newsfeed now and check for all of my friends! (Because, if Facebook is trying to cut out the things I wouldn’t like, it’s not doing a good job.)<br />D.)I have no idea! How can I get rid of something I can’t see? How can I fight something I don’t understand? I imagine all I can do now is search the same thing on several different computers and hope I hit all the different search pages…<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-59414361103543279922013-10-30T01:10:12.652-07:002013-10-30T01:10:12.652-07:00a) I learned from the video that the Internet is p...a) I learned from the video that the Internet is personalized in a way that cannot necessarily be classed as beneficial. <br />b) Previous to watching the video, I had heard some things about complex algorithms being used to personalize our search results and Facebook news feed so that we only received the information that was relevant to us. It seemed like a good idea, but not so much now as I think about it under the context of the information I just recently acquired. We should all have access to the same information, regardless of race, sex, gender, or economic background. <br />c) We use the Internet so much and it has become our main source of information...I now wonder if this could be used in a way that the web developers and the corporations that pay them could benefit from. For example, we are only given the information that those guys want us to know.<br />d) One way to improve the effectiveness of my search is to search for specific things and dive into the links that my search engine provides me, instead of just clicking on the first few links on the first page.Izamar Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14761113392194284694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-85516047161550960742013-10-30T00:01:20.471-07:002013-10-30T00:01:20.471-07:00Well earlier today in class while everyone left, m...Well earlier today in class while everyone left, my period had a small discussion about Filter Bubbles and what I learned is that Filter Bubbles tailor social media networks to what you want to see unknowingly compared to when you see those advertisements that relate to what your likings and how you see them directly. This information makes me ponder about what I’m really missing out when I’m online researching or just trekking on the internet. Honestly, it also makes me wonder about all the different interfaces other people experience too since the algorithms only tailor to what you want to see. One of my biggest questions that I have is, how do I get rid of this “Filter Bubble” ? I’d rather not have my sources cut off and I’d like to experience the whole spectrum of thoughts, ideas, and opinions. I think I can improve my effectiveness of my searches by being detailed about what I’m trying to research instead of vague.Miranda Nillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12850324498386059397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-45097176519667793722013-10-29T23:50:40.948-07:002013-10-29T23:50:40.948-07:00a) I learned that Facebook deletes people from yo...a) I learned that Facebook deletes people from your profile that it believes you don't want on there because you are more likely to go to another person's profile. I also never realized that the Internet basically replaced editors for spreading news to the public. I suppose this is because I can't remember a time without the Internet.<br /><br />b) I already knew that Google uses filter bubbles to suggest sites that I am most likely interested in. This information doesn't make me think too differently about what I see online, except on how different other peoples' searches look, because it makes it is more convenient if Google predicts what links I may want. However, this could just be because I am not able to see what other options I have which may only appear on a different person's search.<br /><br />c) It makes me wonder whether many years from now, the Internet will be able to predict possible future searches based on what you have looked at in the past, possibly even based on your personality type. I also wonder how many links there are on the Internet that won't be a result of my search, but they may be more beneficial to me than the other results.<br /><br />d) For me to improve the effectiveness of my search, I am going to look at more than the first five links that result from my search. I will look at the results on the next couple of pages to make sure that I can get the best link for what I want and not what the Internet thinks I want.Allyson Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09897893460727662136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-66536982245696418012013-10-29T23:19:17.164-07:002013-10-29T23:19:17.164-07:00a)I already knew that many search engines used alg...a)I already knew that many search engines used algorithms to filter out different results for different people, but I didn't know that social networking systems also filtered out friends, followers, etc. <br />b)It makes me wonder about how my perspective of something might change all because Google showed me pumpkin pie instead of apple pie. (not literally those two specific choices, but you know, in general.) I mean, how can I fully rely on one link now? I already do, but it makes me want to open up even more links that come up just so that I am somewhat satisfied by the results and resources I may find.<br />c) I wonder just how far people go on about life using algorithms instead of actual people. I talked to Cleverbot several times, and though it did pose some funny conversations, it wasn't the same as talking to a real person. I wonder how much humans will rely, and by relying also have to rely, on using algorithms.<br />d) I personally don't think I can perfect the effectiveness of my searches. Google will forever be my bias search engine. However, kind of like I do now, I probably will just open up more links and resources that I find, and even if the results may seem convincing, I won't hold them as the absolute, wholesome truth. I mean, life is life. It goes on; theories change. Sure, most facts stay facts because there is no way to disprove them. Now I'm rambling, but I stick the method of clicking as many reliable links as I can. Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11452469504017662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-20174763644763570222013-10-29T23:16:21.913-07:002013-10-29T23:16:21.913-07:001) I learned that even though I searching my own t...1) I learned that even though I searching my own things, the things I am searching are filtered based on certain things. I had an idea that something like this was happening, but this now confirmed my thoughts. <br />2)This makes me think that when I find things on Google there might be so many better sites that just arent available to me. I aslo think that It is weird to think that we can google search on two computers and come up with many different options.<br />3)This makes me wonder why there is filters. I also feel like it might be a helpful tool, since it might filter out the sites you would otherwise waste your time on. <br />4)I think that making certain accounts for certain searches would allow me to go around these filters, keeping the school searches on the school account, and the personal ones on a personal account. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10412109419741894140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-89850113014626307902013-10-29T23:02:03.502-07:002013-10-29T23:02:03.502-07:00A) I didn't know that Google and Facebook edit...A) I didn't know that Google and Facebook edited things out to suite your specific interests and ideologies. I knew that they did, however, show you adds of stores and companies you like (meaning they KNOW your personal information (shouldn't be a shocker to anyone)). I didn't know the stark dichotomy between two people's Google search queries. That was a but shocking to be honest.<br />B) If I wasn't paranoid that Big Brother was watching before, I am now. Bust out the tinfoil caps! But in all seriousness, it makes me a little less trustworthy of the content I see on the web and whether it's truthful or if they're not showing me the full story. I just actually searched up Egypt to see what my results were and sure enough, a bunch of news links popped up (given, I am somewhat of a news junky).<br />C) Is it ethical to do such a thing? Is the algorithm used for good? Or is it used for evil (ie selling your information to mega-corporations all for money)? What are the implications of this search bias? Does it lead to ignorance and perhaps, an overwhelming sense of correctness?<br />D) By being more specific with my search words as well as checking pages other than just the first page of results.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435929887369456650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-79046964985861018832013-10-29T23:01:41.097-07:002013-10-29T23:01:41.097-07:00A)I actually feel I learned a lot from this video....A)I actually feel I learned a lot from this video. I learned more about the tactics companies use to get us to want their product.<br />B) I feel like filtration bubbles are causing me to only be able to see the world from one perspective. I personally do not feel that is a good way to live life.<br />c)This video makes me wonder how the new algorithms that are invented in the future will change our experience with the internet.<br />D) The best way to fix this problem is tor try to expand your searches to accommodate the views of those around you. Try to see things from others perspective, and learn about it online.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09221140358606245459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-71020168505465208452013-10-29T22:36:47.941-07:002013-10-29T22:36:47.941-07:00A) "Filter Bubbles" showed how each piec...A) "Filter Bubbles" showed how each piece of information we receive online is perfectly shaped into something that connects with us. Social media sites and various other websites will edit what is posted in order to fit my likes or dislikes. Now, this was quite interesting and weird to think about because it's hard to tell what is real and what is not. This is also a concept or theme within Hamlet.<br />B) After watching this video, I want to see what they protected or got rid of because I would like to see what has been hidden from me. The web is a place to expand your point of view and use resources from all over the world in order to become better, so the idea that there is hidden information really makes me want to find out more about it. <br />C) This video has caused me to lose a little trust with the information on the web because I don't know what is true or not. In addition, there may be a side of the story or information that is not being told. <br />D) In order to avoid these edits, I'm going to research on various devices in the hopes of trying to find more information than what was originally given.Maddie Kluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07845919493660023060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-40062649394664235462013-10-29T22:24:27.702-07:002013-10-29T22:24:27.702-07:00A) Search engines such as Google and the things I ...A) Search engines such as Google and the things I see on Facebook are actually tailored to my thoughts based on links and stories I look at. <br />B) I feel like I might be missing out on information. The web of information I'm seeing is smaller and now more biased to my point of view instead of giving me a large amount of information.<br />C) When was it decided that I wanted my information to be limited? Yes I may be more likely to click on a specific link but that doesn't mean I don't want to see the perspective from the other side. <br />D) To improve the effectiveness of my searches I could do one of two things, be extremely specific so one thread doesn't lead into the next, or be more general to allow for more results to show up and give me new places to explore. Also, going to more than one search engine would allow for different results.Serena Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07613392814773562954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-30186692161153659042013-10-29T22:14:26.500-07:002013-10-29T22:14:26.500-07:00a) I learned that the internet really does tailor ...a) I learned that the internet really does tailor our search engines based on what they think we enjoy. I had a feeling it was happening but never looked into it. My searches on my home computer are completely different from my school computer or when I'm logged out of my Google account. Though it's supposed to be helpful, it's somewhat holding us back.<br />b) This video only confirmed my feeling of lacking all the information I really could be acquiring. All of my research papers and searches, they all seem somewhat incomplete knowing there was more than likely better information out there that my internet browser filtered out for me.<br />c) What makes you think that all my searches are really my preferences? I can name a countless amount of times when I haven't been the only one searching while I was logged into my Google or Facebook account. Do you really think it's fair to decide what I like and dislike without my official say? Is the world really "in my hands" if you're sheltering me from all there really is?<br />d) I feel like either using different search engines or different Google accounts for different purposes will give me a better searching experience. Personal accounts for random searches and School accounts for educational purposes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07863243242097360259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-52653104710691081222013-10-29T21:55:32.265-07:002013-10-29T21:55:32.265-07:00a) What new information did you learn from the vid...a) What new information did you learn from the video?<br />- I learned that Facebook, Google, and other search engines tailor search results for their users. I had no idea that search results differed for every person!<br />b) How does this information make you think differently about what you see online? <br />- This information makes me feel like there is a whole lot that I'm missing out on. I do not like the idea of Google filtering what I do and do not get to see. What if I'm missing out on something that can potentially be useful or important?<br />c) What questions does this video raise about the Internet in general?<br />- How/Why does the Internet know so much about my preferences? Do I really control what I'm searching online? <br />d) How can you improve the effectiveness of your searches?<br />- I can improve the effectiveness of my searches by using a variety of different search engines as well as by being more specific with my searches. Marisol Duartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01568901680973666898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1633443941092309803.post-4728280910719244552013-10-29T21:44:11.434-07:002013-10-29T21:44:11.434-07:00a) I had a feeling that this was happening, but I ...a) I had a feeling that this was happening, but I learned from the video that the internet runs off algorithms that attempt to personalize our experience of the internet. The internet alters our results and filters what we can and cannot see when we search for things.<br />b) I see this on YouTube a lot, since I frequent the website. Instead of popping up with multiple videos of the thing I asked for, it will come up with a few videos that I wanted along with a few videos that are completely irrelevant to my search and are labeled "recommended for you." I don't necessarily love this.<br />c) A question that is raised about the internet now is the democracy behind it. Will these algorithms continue to alter our filter bubbles until we are blind to multiple opinions and biased to only a few? Is the internet really uniting our thoughts and ideas or simply enhancing our own personal beliefs?<br />d) To improve the effectiveness of my searches, I'd have to now visit random sites that I don't normally visit when I use my search engine. It will be a pain, but I'm sure my attention span will go on a short-tempered rampage at some point or another, and that will be the perfect time to fix my filter bubble.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05168227325254542313noreply@blogger.com